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Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek

A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.

Pachyphytum â€˜Blue Hazeâ€™ desert succulent

Pachyphytum â€˜Blue Hazeâ€™ desert succulent

Photo of Green Growing Cactus Plant With Red Flower

Close up of a thorny cactus plant for background.

Huge cactus plant and sun rays piercing

Closeup of prickly pear cactus at natural sunlight in desert of Arizona

Closeup of prickly pear cactus at natural sunlight in desert of Arizona

Blossoming thorn

Prickly plant, begin to bloom in May, Israel. Prickly plant, begin to bloom in May, Israel

Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek

A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.

Funny mexican cactus poster design

Funny mexican cactus poster design. Sombrero and green plant. Vector illustration

Vector seamless pattern with desert - stone, plant

Vector seamless pattern with desert - stone, plant

Pink desert rose

Pink desert rose

Jewelry and Aloe

Jewelry Box and Aloe Plant on Sand With Blue Textured Background. Jewelry Box and Aloe Plant on Sand With Blue Textured Background

Cactus plant set against a bed of crushed rock

Green plant in orange flowerpot. Green plant in orange flowerpot

Daylight, Desert, Environment

Green cactus with long prickles on a blue, turquoise background. Desert plant. The bright picture with place for an inscription

Green cactus with long prickles on a blue, turquoise background. Desert plant. The bright picture with place for an inscription

The plant grows from sand. The plant grows from sand

Grusonii rainbow cactus filtered

Small echinocactus grusonii rainbow, house plant, succulent, filtered background. Small echinocactus grusonii rainbow, house plant, succulent, filtered background.

Succulent Detail

Close up detail of reddish-purple and green succulent plant leaves. Close up detail of reddish-purple and green succulent plant leaves

Washingtonia filifera, also known as desert fan palm

Washingtonia filifera, also known as desert fan palm

Plant under a glass dome in desert. Plant under a glass dome in desert

Cactus and succulent on sand soil, desert flora photo. Cactus reproduction with saplings. Flower shop banner template

Cactus and succulent on sand soil, desert flora photo. Cactus reproduction with saplings. Flower shop banner template

Canyon, Daylight, Desert

Big cactus outdoor in desert

Big cactus outdoor in desert

Hermit crab on the beach with a plant

Hermit crab on the beach with a plant

Home plant cactus on white background

Plant on a sand dune in white sands national monument New Mexico, USA. Plant on a sand dune in white sands national monument New Mexico, USA

Brightly colored succulent plant with wavy leaves agains blue background. Brightly colored succulent plant with wavy leaves agains blue background

Cactus thorns thorny leaves leaf cactaceae plants exotic wild tropical

Photo of an exotic tropical cactus plant showing detail to very spiny thorny edge to succulent leaves. Photo of an exotic tropical cactus plant showing detail to very spiny thorny edge to succulent leaves.

Dry clefted ground and green fresh plant. Dry clefted ground and green fresh plant

Vast Desert Meadow Near Death Valley

Vast Desert Meadow Near Death Valley

Echinocactus grusonii Cactus plant, Kos, Greece, Europe

Nice sand texture on the beach with small green plant. Nice sand texture on the beach with small green plant.

Joshua trees in a desert region of California.

Echinocactus grusonii Cactus plant, Kos, Greece, Europe

View of a cactus

Cactus plant with thorns as sharp and beautiful. Cactus plant with thorns as sharp and beautiful

Vector picture of dry land with green plant

Big cactus outdoor in desert

Big cactus outdoor in desert

Aloe Vera plant seen in Perth, Western Australia

Cactus plant succulent pot plants, isolated on white background

Great big yellow flowers on a yucca plant. The bees just LOVE them. Great big yellow flowers on a yucca plant. The bees just LOVE them.

Fossil Creek Bridge

Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.

Adenium tree or desert rose in flower pot

Adenium tree or desert rose in flower pot

Early Evening in Arizona desert cactus Tucson

Early Evening in Arizona desert cactus Tucson

Green plant in orange flowerpot. Green plant in orange flowerpot

Trunk of agava plant with white background

Plant under a glass dome in desert. Plant under a glass dome in desert

Big brown cactus plant closeup

Big cactus outdoor in desert

Big cactus outdoor in desert

Cactus plant growing high to the sky

Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek

A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.

️ eXploration | West Coast {USA} 🌌 City/Nature

The West Coast or Pacific Coast is the coastline along which the contiguous Western United States meets the North Pacific Ocean. As a region, this term most often refers to the coastal states of California, Oregon and Washington. More specifically, it refers to an area defined on the east by the Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada and Mojave Desert, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Census groups the five states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii together as the Pacific States division. 👑 Senses : 👀 Vision 👆 To Touch 💃 Proprioception 👂 Hearing Equilibrioception 👃 Smell ♨️ Thermoception 👅 Taste ⚡ Intelligences : ️ Spatial Intelligence ⛹️ Kinesthetic Body Intelligence 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Interpersonal Intelligence 🌲 Ecologicalist Naturalist Intelligence ️ Verbal-linguistic 🔭 Existential Intelligence 📋 WHAT : ️ eXploration West Coast {USA} 🌟 West Coast {USA} 💫 United States of America/America World 🌌 City/Nature Galaxy ✨ eXploration Universe (️) 📝 Type : Ground eXploration 🎨 Style : eXploration of the west coast of the united states 🔊 Language : International (🇬🇧 description in English, but comprehensible by the whole world) ️ You can use your playlists as filters, to find what you're looking for exactly : www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvj7oecmX3AsJT6R0JP2pQ/playlists? ⚠ The items are sorted by the most appropriate categories. But can not be completely exhaustive on social networks. You can use our site or our application. If you want total exhaustiveness and much more. 📏 HOW MUCH : 👑 8 Senses ⚡ 6 Intelligences WHO : ️ Picture by LG 📡 Posted by LG 📼 Video made by LG (Windows Movie Maker 2017) © Etoile Copyright ⚠ The description may no longer be up to date. Due to human discoveries and improvements. Pay attention to the date of publication and creation. Even works of art suffer the outrages of time ❓ WHY : To eXplore the west coast of the united states 📍 WHERE : West Coast (🇺🇸 United States of America) 🕓 WHEN : June 2011 👉 Follow us : 💥 Facebook : www.facebook.com/EXploration-160662074522859/ 💥 Instagram : www.instagram.com/explorationetoile/ 💥 Flickr : www.flickr.com/people/explorationetoile/ 💥 Dailymotion : www.dailymotion.com/explorationetoile 💥 Youtube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvj7oecmX3AsJT6R0JP2pQ? 💥 Tumblr : explorationetoile.tumblr.com/ 💥 Pinterest : www.pinterest.fr/eXplorationEtoile/ 💥 Google + : plus.google.com/u/0/b/103663921505133236472/1036639215051... 💥 Twitter : twitter.com/eXplorationETL 💌 Contact : ‹ PhotoPhotoPhotoPhotoPhotoPhotoPhoto › 25/10/2017 163 photos - Afficher l'album. The West Coast or Pacific Coast is the coastline along which the contiguous Western United States meets the North Pacific Ocean. As a region, this term most often refers to the coastal states of California, Oregon and Washington. More specifically, it refers to an area defined on the east by the Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada and Mojave Desert, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Census groups the five states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii together as the Pacific States division. 👑 Senses : 👀 Vision 👆 To Touch 💃 Proprioception 👂 Hearing Equilibrioception 👃 Smell ♨️ Thermoception 👅 Taste ⚡ Intelligences : ️ Spatial Intelligence ⛹️ Kinesthetic Body Intelligence 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Interpersonal Intelligence 🌲 Ecologicalist Naturalist Intelligence ️ Verbal-linguistic 🔭 Existential Intelligence 📋 WHAT : ️ eXploration West Coast {USA} 🌟 West Coast {USA} 💫 United States of America/America World 🌌 City/Nature Galaxy ✨ eXploration Universe (️) 📝 Type : Ground eXploration 🎨 Style : eXploration of the west coast of the united states 🔊 Language : International (🇬🇧 description in English, but comprehensible by the whole world) ️ You can use your playlists as filters, to find what you're looking for exactly : www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvj7oecmX3AsJT6R0JP2pQ/playlists? ⚠ The items are sorted by the most appropriate categories. But can not be completely exhaustive on social networks. You can use our site or our application. If you want total exhaustiveness and much more. 📏 HOW MUCH : 👑 8 Senses ⚡ 6 Intelligences WHO : ️ Picture by LG 📡 Posted by LG 📼 Video made by LG (Windows Movie Maker 2017) © Etoile Copyright ⚠ The description may no longer be up to date. Due to human discoveries and improvements. Pay attention to the date of publication and creation. Even works of art suffer the outrages of time ❓ WHY : To eXplore the west coast of the united states 📍 WHERE : West Coast (🇺🇸 United States of America) 🕓 WHEN : June 2011 👉 Follow us : 💥 Facebook : www.facebook.com/EXploration-160662074522859/ 💥 Instagram : www.instagram.com/explorationetoile/ 💥 Flickr : www.flickr.com/people/explorationetoile/ 💥 Dailymotion : www.dailymotion.com/explorationetoile 💥 Youtube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvj7oecmX3AsJT6R0JP2pQ? 💥 Tumblr : explorationetoile.tumblr.com/ 💥 Pinterest : www.pinterest.fr/eXplorationEtoile/ 💥 Google + : plus.google.com/u/0/b/103663921505133236472/1036639215051... 💥 Twitter : twitter.com/eXplorationETL 💌 Contact : ‹ PhotoPhotoPhotoPhotoPhotoPhotoPhoto › 25/10/2017 163 photos - Afficher l'album

Green rounded cactus plant detail

White and green agave cactus plant macro creates a starburst pattern and an optical illusion of movement. Good for a nature or foliage background.

Plant getting covered up with shifting sand dunes. Plant getting covered up with shifting sand dunes

Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek

A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.

Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek

A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. A large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.

Cheerful Cactus Plants Seamless Pattern

A seamless pattern of cheerful cactus plant characters with smiling faces in colourful pots. Vector illustration. A seamless pattern of cheerful cactus plant characters with smiling faces in colourful pots. Vector illustration.

Opuntia microdasys cute cactus with bunny ears shape tropical plant

Opuntia microdasys cute cactus with bunny ears shape tropical plant

Thorns on a green plant. Thorns on a green plant.

Echinocactus grusonii Cactus plant, Kos, Greece, Europe

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